Threading the Needle with Richard Press

Christmas in Connecticut

Christmas in Connecticut

I was six years old in 1944 when Grandfather Jacobi set up chairs and blankets for us to watch the Christmas Day Parade from the balcony in front of his...

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Christmas in Connecticut

I was six years old in 1944 when Grandfather Jacobi set up chairs and blankets for us to watch the Christmas Day Parade from the balcony in front of his...

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Planned Obsolescence

Planned Obsolescence

“Why you should buy clothes to last (almost) forever,” writes Washington Post Climate Advice Columnist Michael J. Coren expressing a philosophy that never questioned at J. Press.

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Planned Obsolescence

“Why you should buy clothes to last (almost) forever,” writes Washington Post Climate Advice Columnist Michael J. Coren expressing a philosophy that never questioned at J. Press.

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The GI Bill Goes Ivy

The GI Bill Goes Ivy

On July 28th 1943 President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered a fireside chat to the nation that defined the GI Bill of Rights. The legislation forthrightly declared, “An opportunity for members...

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The GI Bill Goes Ivy

On July 28th 1943 President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered a fireside chat to the nation that defined the GI Bill of Rights. The legislation forthrightly declared, “An opportunity for members...

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Pennant Does Wooden Sleepers

Pennant Does Wooden Sleepers

The old is looking new again. Brian Davis, founder of vintage purveyor of Wooden Sleepers has joined forces with J. Press to make his secret stash available for purchase by...

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Pennant Does Wooden Sleepers

The old is looking new again. Brian Davis, founder of vintage purveyor of Wooden Sleepers has joined forces with J. Press to make his secret stash available for purchase by...

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Utilitarian Ivy Sprezzatura

Utilitarian Ivy Sprezzatura

Utilitarian fashion is clothing traditionally worn for practical purposes. Traditional Ivy Style at J. Press gregariously meets the utilitarian challenge offering a vast selection of workday garments that fulfill requirements...

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Utilitarian Ivy Sprezzatura

Utilitarian fashion is clothing traditionally worn for practical purposes. Traditional Ivy Style at J. Press gregariously meets the utilitarian challenge offering a vast selection of workday garments that fulfill requirements...

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A World Class Competitor

A World Class Competitor

Constantine A. Valhouli’s career began at The Washington Post and continued in leaps and bounds as White House assistant Press Secretary, then documentary film director segueing as editor of his new treatise,...

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A World Class Competitor

Constantine A. Valhouli’s career began at The Washington Post and continued in leaps and bounds as White House assistant Press Secretary, then documentary film director segueing as editor of his new treatise,...

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